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The Student Hotel Florence Lavagnini

The Student Hotel group – born in Amsterdam as a solution for long-stay student accommodation which also doubles as a fun and affordable hotel – has opened its third property in Tuscany’s capital: The Student Hotel Florence Lavagnini. Though its location is in a historic palazzo, all the requisite accessible hallmarks of the brand are there, such as stylish bedrooms (from singles to suites, starting from €140/£124), a 24-hour reception, plenty of communal spaces, a gym, bike rental, a restaurant, bistro and bakery, plus the crowning glory – a rooftop swimming pool and terrace with views of the Duomo.